Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Fractional CO2 Laser Versus Microneedling in Atrophic Acne Scars in the Skin of Color: A Split Face Study.

Background: Post-acne scarring causes severe physical and psychological distress. Multiple treatment modalities are available with no single gold standard treatment.

Aim And Objectives: To assess and compare the efficacy and safety of fractional CO2 laser and microneedling in atrophic acne scars and corelate with variables like scar type, duration, and Fitzpatrick skin types.